Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to test instrumentation systems and equipment, apply data collection techniques and pinpoint fault conditions, analyse and report test results, and calibrate instrumentation systems and components.

Where soldering/desoldering of electrical/electronic components is required unit MEM05001 Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components and unit MEM05002 Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering, should also be selected as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents and obtain relevant data with respect to the operation of the instrumentation systems/equipment

locating, inspecting and testing a range of instrumentation system components

isolating instrumentation system/equipment in accordance with procedures

checking the individual components for correct operation using applicable test equipment

reporting faults and developing a corrective action plan in accordance with SOPs

recording and documenting the action plan in accordance with SOPs

dismantling, repairing and reassembling faulty components by selecting replacement parts from manufacturer/supplier catalogues

checking repaired/replaced instrumentation system components for correct operation and completing all service reports

checking and verifying the operational functions of the instrumentation system/equipment including reading/recording and interpreting built-in fault indicators and error codes

undertaking zero, span and range checks on instrumentation system/equipment in accordance with SOPs

calibrating instrumentation system/equipment to prescribed procedures and operational specifications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

instrumentation principles controlling density, level, flow, temperature and composition of a range of materials

effects of resistance, capacitance, inductance and impedance (R, L, C) upon an electrical circuit

interpretation requirements of schematic, wiring and block diagrams and circuits

principles of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical flow

calibration procedures of instrumentation systems and equipment/components

purpose/operational function of instrumentation system

procedures for:

inspecting and testing instrumentation system and equipment to be used

repairing faulty instrumentation system

dismantling, reassembly and testing techniques

checking and verifying the operational function of the instrumentation system/equipment and operational specifications

recording and completing service reports and reporting faults

recording/documenting test and calibration results

specifications of each instrumentation system and acceptable deviations from specifications

correct operation of the instrumentation system, including the procedures for isolating instrumentation systems

range of faults in instrumentation system/equipment components

variations between test results and operational specifications

probable causes of faults in instrumentation system/equipment components and action to be taken to rectify the causes of faults

sequence of events to be undertaken to correct faults in the instrumentation system/equipment components

errors indicated by built-in devices

methods of determining procedures

difference between real and potential faults

function and procedures for zero, span and range checks on instrumentation systems/equipment

equipment required to carry out the calibration of instrumentation systems/equipment.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in fault finding, testing and calibrating instrumentation systems and equipment at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM18055', 'title': 'Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components'}
• {'code': 'MEM18057', 'title': 'Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment'}
• {'code': 'MEM18064', 'title': 'Maintain instrumentation system components'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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